While California Democrats thought they could swarm the gubernatorial general election ballot with Democrats and win, Republicans had other ideas. As of now, Republican candidates Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton are leading the jungle primary neck and neck, with Bianco at 16% and Hilton at 17% approval rating, explains Victor Davis Hanson on today’s episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words.” 👉 The Daily Signal cannot continue to tell stories, like this one, without the support of our viewers: http://dailysignal.com/donate 👉Don’t miss out on Victor’s latest short videos by subscribing to The Daily Signal today. You’ll be notified every time a new piece of content drops: https://www.youtube.com/dailysignal?s…
Source: Newsom’s System Produces Tight GOP – Led Contest in Polls Surprise | Victor Davis Hanson
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Video Summary
In an episode of The Daily Signal, Victor Davis Hanson discusses the unexpected dynamics of California's gubernatorial election. While Democrats anticipated a landslide victory by fielding multiple candidates on the ballot, Republicans have developed a different strategy. As of the current reporting, the jungle primary race is extremely competitive between Republican contenders Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton. Their approval ratings are nearly identical, with Bianco at 16 percent and Hilton at 17 percent, creating a tight contest that surprised observers who expected a Democratic sweep. The discussion covers several key topics including the shock of the recall election results and how the multi-candidate approach may have backfired for the party in power. Hanson also addresses Governor Newsom's record, which is currently facing significant scrutiny. Additional segments explore the impact of recent wildfires on rebuilding efforts, issues surrounding outmigration and tax policies, and allegations regarding fraud exposés used as political smears. The overview concludes with a look at state infrastructure projects described as boondoggles and green energy failures, alongside concerns about energy refineries and their effect on gas prices.
